VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Sherry Kelly-Williams
3102 Wilson Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22305
(703) 548-6818

Current Inspector: Mahrukh Aziz (571) 835-4718

Inspection Date: Jan. 21, 2021

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

22VAC40-111 Administration 22VAC40-111 Personnel 22VAC40-111 Physical Health of Caregivers and Household Members 22VAC40-111 Caregiver Training 22VAC40-111 Physical Environment and Equipment 22VAC40-111 Care of Children 22VAC40-111 Preventing the Spread of Disease 22VAC40-111 Medication Administration 22VAC40-111 Emergencies 22VAC40-111 Nutrition 22VAC40-191 Background Checks for Child Welfare Agencies

Technical Assistance:

Technical Assistance was given regarding the following: children's records, documentation of emergency drills.

Comments:

This inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate remote protocol, necessary due to a state of emergency health pandemic declared by the Governor of Virginia. A renewal inspection was initiated and concluded on 1/21/21. The provider was contacted by telephone to initiate the inspection. There were 7 children (15 points) present and 1 caregiver. The inspector emailed the provider a list of items required to complete the inspection. The Inspector reviewed 2 children?s records and 2 caregiver's records submitted by the facility to ensure documentation was complete. There were no medications on site. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance(s) with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the facility. The Licensing Inspector has reviewed with the provider COVID-19 Essential Guidance for Child Care programs. For any questions related to this inspection, please contact me at 571-835-4718 or mahrukh.aziz@dss.virginia.gov.

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-111-60-B
Description:	Based on record reviews, children's records did not contain complete information. Evidence: Child # 1's record did not include the written authorization for emergency medical care.
Plan of Correction:	I will have the parent sign this and include it in the record.
Standard #:	22VAC40-111-70-B
Description:	Based on record reviews, the provider did not obtain a parent's written acknowledgement on the parent agreement form. Evidence: Child # 1's record contained the parent agreement form with the provider's information, but it was not signed by the parent.
Plan of Correction:	I will have the parent sign the form.
Standard #:	22VAC40-111-80-A
Description:	Based on record reviews and staff interview, the provider did not verify the proof of identification (ID) for a child in care within seven business days of the child's first day of attendance. Evidence: 1. Child # 1's first day of attendance was 7/1/20. 2. There was no documentation of verification of proof of ID for Child # 1. 3. The provider stated that she did not obtain a proof of ID for Child # 1.
Plan of Correction:	I will request the birth certificate from the parents of Child # 1.